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The Montreal Massacre of 14 Women – 25 Years Later
The killing began just before 5 pm on December 6th, 1989 at the École Polytechnique – the engineering faculty of the Université de Montréal. Within less than half an hour 28 people had been shot or stabbed. All the dead were women and … Continue reading
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Tagged #december6, #montrealmassacre, 14 women, 1989, December 6, Ecole Polytechnique, Folie Technique, gun control, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Montreal massacre, Mother, Violence against women, white rose week, Woman
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She Has Always Marched to the Beat of Her Own Drum
As a young girl I was once asked who my hero was. Without doubt I said, “my mom.” To this day, I would give the same answer. We don’t always see the accurate picture of ourselves through our own eyes. … Continue reading
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Tagged friend, hero, heroine, herstory, humanitarian, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mother, Pinky's Pen, Sabrina Allard, Woman
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Playing Your Part to End Violence against Women
By UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy Award-winner Nicole Kidman raises awareness to end violence against women. With UN Women, she has travelled to countries, highlighting the challenges and solutions on the ground to … Continue reading
How I Was Inspired By an Olympian
I have always been in awe of Olympic athletes. I deeply admire their dedication, determination and drive. While in Mexico in December, I met my first Olympian – Muffy Davis who has won seven Olympic medals. We met when our kids … Continue reading
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Tagged herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, inspiring woman, London 2012, Mentor, Mother, Muffy Davis, Olympian, Paralympian, Vanessa Judelman
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My Mom Who Can Do Anything
I have not always been proud of my mom. She knows this, mainly because I would tell her constantly about all of the things she should be doing differently. It’s only fair then that I take the time to tell … Continue reading
I Do It Because I Promised My Daughter I Would Live
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I think it apropos to honor an inspiring woman, Maimah Karmo, who not only battled with the illness but has taken her challenges and built upon them to educate and support others. She … Continue reading
Robert Downey Jr.’s Heartfelt Tribute to His Late Mother, His Inspiration
Upon the recent passing of his inspiring mother, Robert Downey Jr. posted HERstory on Facebook – a story which is deserving of being shared. She actually passed away September 22nd, 2014 and I was very moved by this touching tribute. … Continue reading
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Tagged Actor, Elise Ann Downey, Grandmother, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mother, Robert Downey Jr., tribute
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Literacy and Perseverance Expanded Her World and Her Business
Beaming with confidence, 37-year-old Tina Tuonyon proudly sits by her large market stall in Greenville, the capital city of Sinoe, a rural county in southeast Liberia. Just two years ago, she sold tiny bags of charcoal from a roadside stall … Continue reading
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Tagged female entrepreneur, Gender Equality, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Liberia, Mother, UN Women, Woman, women's empowerment
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Remembering the Inspiring Women of World War I
In remembrance of the 100th anniversary of “The Great War” or “World War I” and the woman behind the soldiers on the front lines, I will be posting several stories over the next few months highlighting some of the incredible … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia in WW1, Britain in WW1, Canada, Canada in WW1, First World War, Grandmother, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mother, nursing in wartime, Poland, Remembering the Great War, The Great War, wartime, Woman, Woman in wars, World War 1, WWI
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Betty Makoni, Activist and Humanitarian – In Her Own Words (Part 1)
Betty Makoni is a woman who has turned devastating adversity into a strength that is impacting and transforming thousands of lives and the generations that follow. She is a gender activist who founded the Girl Child Network (GCN), which cares … Continue reading
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